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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Lizzie Peterson

KEEN EAST

"“The Earth is what we all have in common.” —Wendell Berry"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 452 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    26
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    68
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    24
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    1,170
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    160
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    90
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    390
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    5.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed

Lizzie's actions

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Skip the Straw

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Do Nature Activities

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 60 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Work from Home

I will work from home 4 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Go Paperless

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed


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    Lizzie Peterson 10/15/2018 11:52 AM
    getting some fresh air in this brisk weather
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water
    Five minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?

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    Lizzie Peterson 10/12/2018 8:22 AM
    Maybe not taking a shower everyday?
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste
    How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?

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    Lizzie Peterson 10/12/2018 8:21 AM
    I could be better at re purposing some furniture rather than buying new.

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    Lizzie Peterson 10/12/2018 8:20 AM
    Had to take advantage of the last of the warmth with a jog :)

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    Lizzie Peterson 10/12/2018 8:19 AM
    Just got back from a brisk walk with the pup and my friend Jess :)

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    Lizzie Peterson 10/09/2018 6:45 PM
    Might be the last day of this warm weather and sunshine...had to get out and soak it up.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    What is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?

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    Lizzie Peterson 10/08/2018 2:02 PM
    Buying seasonal produce instead of produce that has to be shipped long distances.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature
    How do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?

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    Lizzie Peterson 10/08/2018 2:01 PM
    I get to know my neighbors better and get to pet all the dogs :)
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature
    What did you observe while spending time outside -- through sight, sound, smell and touch?

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    Lizzie Peterson 10/08/2018 2:01 PM
    Leaves changing, mums abound.

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    Lizzie Peterson 10/08/2018 1:54 PM
    Headed out for a bike ride!